Interview and Interrogation Techniques Flashcards
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A fraud examiner conducting an interview in a private company setting should be aware that Miranda rights:
Answer: Apply only when government agents conduct custodial interrogations
Miranda warnings are constitutionally required only for custodial interrogations conducted by government agents, not private investigators.
Which principle of the PEACE model (used in investigative interviewing) emphasizes allowing the subject to provide a full account without interruption?
Answer: Account
The Account phase of the PEACE model focuses on obtaining the subject's full, uninterrupted narrative before probing for details.
What is the significance of 'paralinguistic cues' in fraud interviews?
Answer: They include vocal characteristics like tone, pace, and pitch that may indicate deception
Paralinguistic cues such as changes in voice pitch, speaking pace, and hesitations can provide additional context for assessing truthfulness.
When is it appropriate to use a polygraph examination in a fraud investigation?
Answer: As a voluntary investigative tool when the subject consents and applicable law permits
Polygraphs are investigative tools requiring voluntary consent and are generally inadmissible as evidence in US courts but can guide the direction of an investigation.
Which approach is most effective when an interview subject provides inconsistent statements?
Answer: Ask the subject to clarify and explain the inconsistency without accusation
Asking the subject to clarify inconsistencies without accusation allows them to either correct genuine errors or further implicate themselves.
What is the primary legal risk of recording an interview without the subject's knowledge?
Answer: Violation of federal or state wiretapping laws that require one or all-party consent
Many states require all-party consent to record conversations, and covert recording without legal authority can expose investigators to criminal liability.
During a fraud investigation, an examiner suspects that a witness is being untruthful but lacks sufficient evidence to confront them. The best next step is to:
Answer: Continue gathering information through non-confrontational questioning while documenting inconsistencies
Continuing to gather information through careful questioning allows the examiner to build a stronger evidentiary foundation before any confrontation.